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SUMIT

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KASHISH MIQFF 2013

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THE TQC MONSOON EDIT

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MONSOON SKIN CARE

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TQC. Issue 4. Volume 11. India.In our 47th edition we continue our two-part series on Kashish MIQFF 2013. Our editorials focus on the joys of the monsoon. Happy reading!

Cover Model: Sumit P. Photography: Studio ZSLEditor & Publisher: Keith. Contributors: ‘Adventures in Gay’, Andy Barve, Kashish MIQFF, Kingshuk Roy, Mingle, Studio ZSL, Sumit PLayout concept, design & production: Keith.Keeping an aspirational, yet realistic focus on fashion, music, cinema, trends, books, art, events and much more, "TQC, The Magazine" is definitely not a 'run-of-the-mill' lifestyle resource for its online readers in over 25 countries. This e-zine is a non-commercial publication, is not for sale and is exclusively for private distribution. Views expressed are solely the opinions of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editorial team of TQC, nor its affiliates. The content of this e-zine may not be suitable for all audiences. The appearance of any person in this ezine, is not to be taken as any indication of the sexual orientation of such persons. TQC respects the copyrights of photographs / images and ensures that due credit of the sources of these are mentioned.

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30for a rainy dayMINI KOTAMBIR WADIS

32shaken,not stirred MONSOONMANGO COCKTAIL

28 musicTHE TQC JULYPLAYLIST

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APPS FOR THE MONSOON

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MONSOONSKIN CARE

Due to the dampness in the air, fungal infections also become a common phenomenon. Men might like to think that since temperatures are cooler, it shouldn’t really affect the skin. But truth be told, rains bring with itself a whole set of problems including greasy skin, flaky itching skin and acne.

Fret not as we bring you some useful skin care tips for the monsoon season.

DRY SKINYou need to be more cautious in this season if you have dry skin. Dryness is a sign of dehydration and lack of skin repairing vitamins. And the problem only worsens in rainy season.

Cleansing and moisturising becomes very important during monsoon. The skin care tip for handling dry skin is using a cream based cleanser and a good moisturising lotion to keep your skin healthy and nourished.

Moisturiser increases the water content of the outer layers of the

skin and it’s always advisable to finish up the regimen by using an alcohol-free toner.

OILY SKINSummer heat is gone but facial skin tends to more oily because of the humidity or genetically determined hormonal changes.

So, one must clean the face at least twice or thrice a day. Also, scrub your face thrice a week and apply a lightweight moisturiser after scrubbing. This will help unclog pores and remove dirt and grime from the skin. Don’t go overboard when cleaning your skin because too much washing stimulate skin to produce more oil.

You must also wash your face with warm water because oil can be dissolves faster with warm water as opposed to lukewarm or cold water.

COMBINATION SKINThis is a tricky skin type and since it combines both dry and oily skin, it should be treated as if it were two different types of skin.This is usually classified with the

Although you may thank the rain gods for respite from sweaty summers, your skin might not! The damp and humid weather in monsoon is bad news for all skin types.

T-zone as oily and the remaining portion being normal or dry. The dry area requires regular cleaning and light-weight moisturising whereas the oily part needs deep cleansing, scrubbing and toning.

MONSOON SKIN INFECTIONSSad as it may be, skin infections, primarily bacterial and fungal infections are very common during monsoon season, which means one can get rashes, ringworm infections, skin discoloration due to UV rays from sun and sometimes-eye infections as well.

The skin care tip is to use anti-fungal powder on all body folds to avoid infection from sweat. Also, bathe twice a day and switch to cotton fabrics as it allows your skin to breathe. Use mosquito-repellent creams to avoid infections caused from mosquito bites.

The intensity of infections may vary from person to person. If the condition persists for more than a week, then visit a dermatologist immediately.

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THE TQCPLAYLISTArmin van Buuren - This Is What It Feels Like feat. Trevor Guthrie

Asaf Avidan The Mojos - One Day Reckoning Song (Wankelmut Remix)

Bruno Mars - Treasure

Christina Aguilera - Feel This Moment feat. Pitbull

Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love feat. Calvin Harris

Florence And The Machine - Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris Remix)

Kamaliya - I'm Alive

Klangkarussell - Sonnentanz

Milk And Sugar - Hey (NahNehNah) Vs. Vaya Con Dios

Moloko - Sing It Back

Ne-Yo - Let Me Love You (Pulse Remix)

Pink - Try (DJ Mike D Remix)

Santigold - Disparate Youth

Usher - Numb

Wankelmut - My Head Is A Jungle feat. Emma Louise

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BAKED MINI KOTAMBIR WADIS

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INGREDIENTS• Fresh coriander – cleaned and

sorted – 2 cups (tightly packed)• Besan (roasted gram flour) – 1 cup• Rice flour – 1 TBSP• Slightly sour curd – 1 TBSP• Green chillies – 2 nos• Minced garlic – 1 tsp• Minced ginger – 1 tsp• Mixed flours – ¼ cup (eg. Wheat flour + Jawar flour

in equal proportion)• Roasted peanuts – 3 TBSP (deskinned)• Roasted poppy seeds – ½ tsp• Masala powders – each ¾ - 1 tsp : Garam Masala,

Red chilli powder, Amchur (dry mango) powder• Turmeric – ½ tsp• Asafoetida (hing) – a generous pinch• Sesame seeds – 1 tsp• Baking soda – ½ tsp• Salt – to taste• Lemon juice – optional – ½ tsp• Oil – to fry and for basting

METHOD• In a large bowl, sieve all the flours one by one. Mix

and dry roast them for just 10 seconds in a skillet and transfer it back to the bowl.

• Now add dry masala powders, turmeric, salt, green chillies, ginger, garlic and mix well. Add finely chopped coriander to this and mix thoroughly.

• Add the deskinned peanuts,poppy seeds, asafoetida, soda and mix well.

• Dry roast sesame seeds, slightly crush them and add it to the mix.

• Mix curd and lemon juice, whisk well and add this to the bowl. Add very little water and whisk well. The dough should be of adai dosa (thick batter) consistency.

• Grease a slightly shallow plate and pour this batter onto this.

• Steam on high pressure for 20 minutes• Cool completely. Cut into min squares or diamond

shapes as you wish to. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 170 deg C.

• Place the cut pieces carefully in a baking tray (sprayed with oil). Bake for 8 – 9 mins till the outer cover of the vadis turn golden brown.

• Cool slightly and serve with ketchup / chutney.

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A light, refreshing cocktail that isn’t loaded with tons of alcohol that stings your throat.

Perfect to serve along spicy food, the sweetness of the mango and peach schnapps goes perfectly with something that has a kick!

INGREDIENTS• 1 cup Mango juice, chilled

(any Mango nectar/juice works!)

• 1/2 shot of Peach Scnhapps• 1 shot of Coconut Rum

(something like Malibu would work just fine)

• A splash of sparkling water, Champagne, or Prosecco, chilled

METHOD• Mix mango juice, peach

schnapps, and coconut rum in a shaker.

• Shake with ice. • Serve in a champagne glass,

top up with your choice of bubbly.

• If desired, garnish with lime wedge (optional).

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